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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1962

Page

7

District and state meet records clash in Pennsylvania track history

The article explains how district meet marks often exceed state meet records, citing Wall Mangham's 6 9% high jump in District 7 as the best district meet effort and a national scholastic standard, though not a state meet record. It notes class divisions, wind effects, and key performances by Don Webster and Winker, with district marks sometimes higher than state marks across events.

Hub Pennsylvania Wall Mangham Charles Smith Washington Pac Section Two Corry District 10 Oil City Winker Kennett Square Don Webster Meadville Fiore Bergamasco Penn State Bergamasco Lagurite Evey Minor Junghans Lancaster Neyer Pottsville Raemore Willamsport Deardort Johnstown Oi Chy Perry Coatesville Hearn Lower Merion Mt. Lebanon Smith Ashington Ewell Thancaster Morse West Chester Nehes Snot Urhanik Doora Mle Lebanon Williamsport

All-America Bowl rosters and notable track marks listed

The article lists sports results and rosters from a bowling tournament in Corry Jamestown and details track and field marks for district competition. Notable items include Alex Kroll slated to play for the East in the All-America Bowl, plus several district records such as Javelin throws, sprints and relays with athletes from Butler Leechburg Kennett Square Morrisville and more.

Alex Kroll Buffalo Rutgers Al-Amanea Leechburg

Litle Leaguers Begin Spring Training and Registration

Little League registration takes place Monday night from 7 to 9 at the West Washington Street clubhouse. Spring training starts Tuesday at Cory Area High School and runs all week with 5 p.m. practices. Players ages 9 to 12 must show birth certificates for eligibility. Four teams will be formed with selection Friday or Saturday. Regular games are at Bracken Field on Mead Avenue. Managers are Sam Baresi, Joe Baresi, Vern Group, and Tony Sprayer.

Tate West Washington Street Cory Area High School Sam Baresi Joe Baresi Vern Group Tony Sprayer Bracken Field Mead Avenue

Fishing King Crowned With 26Inch Brown Trout

Corry Fisherman Grenz of East South Street tops area waters with a 26 inch six pound brown trout caught on the south branch of French Creek west of the city. Observers say it is a mouve trout not stocked by the Fish Commission. Grenz leads the brown trout contest sponsored by local insurers Shamblin News and Sports Store, with nine prizes totaling $100 and an automatic reel for first prize.

Corry Gren Grenz East South Street French Creek Sion Shamblrg News and Sports I Uoope

Record-Setting ABC Bowling Tourney Crowns New Champs

The ABC Tourney in Des Moines ends with record performances across divisions. Jack Winters leads all events at 2147, while Bob Poole, Dick Allison, and Dick Hoover post top singles and doubles scores. Don Carte sets a masters record, and Bill Lillard becomes ABC history’s first five-time champion. Strike n Spare claims regular division team title. Carroll Lanes wins booster division.

Jack Winters Philadelphia Bob Poole Purble Colo Dick Allison Dick Hoover St. Louis Winters Andrew Renaldy Youngstown Olio John Gribin Gary Madison Riverside Calif Billy Young Tulsa Okla Jones Dairy Kinaston Kingston Bowlers Frank Pasdeloup ABC John Til Allison Tir Hoover Gal Winters Til Poole Renaldy Gribia Madison Young Don Carte Don Carter Carter Ray Bluth Tom Hennessey Dick Weber Pat Patterson Bill Lillard Lillard Pfeiffer Beer Detroi Stan Gifford Chicago Falstaff

Big League Stars Pitching and Hitting Spark Wins

Associated Press report notes Bob Gilson and the Cardinals beat Houston 3-2 on a two hitter and seven shutout innings by Roman Mejias in the eighth. Tommie Aaron salvages the day with a four RBI performance including a homer in a 10-4 victory over Philadelphia.

Associated Press Bob Gilson Cardinals Houston Colts Roman Mejias Tommie Aaron Philadelphia

Tigers In Trouble He’s A Brother One-Man Show Lifts Milwaukee

Hank Aaron’s younger brother Tommie slumped, while Hank went 0 for 3 as Milwaukee beat Philadelphia 40 to 4. Tommy Davis starred for the Dodgers with three hits in a 12 to 5 win over Chicago, and St Louis edged Houston 3 to 2 as Gibson allowed two hits. Brewers’ four-run rally in the fourth sealed the victory amid a flurry of early-season baseball chaos and shifting standings.

Associated Press Hank Tommie Toul Milwaukee Philadelphia Phils Willie Tommy Davis Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs St. Luis Bob Gibson Houston Braves Tommy Aaron Bob Hendley Hank Fischer Hendley Jack Hamilton Willie Davis Frank Howard Daryl Spencer Dodgers Cubs Dick Ellsworth Ron Perranoski Gibson Roman Mejias al Heist Cardinal Jim Pendleton Cardinals Ken Johnson Stan Musial Curt Flood Nyansnenten Press Deta Paris Aiteln Jack Moral Sant Thipeto Detreit Til Limi Tyne Innnies Tigers Kausies Chie Lary Wat Snes Tasharasopag Fearnie New York Yankees Walean Alesis Florida Boston Hank Aguirre Detroit Manny Kiminey Kansas Ciub del Greco Sam Jones Ryne Duper Ure Camilo Pascual Waugh Tuners sWisaig Tyns Baltimore Bob Allison Earl Battey Pascual Twins Gus Trinados Orioles Lay Clinton Claheh Senators Thase Clinton

Drake Relays Open With Uelses Comeback Try and Texas Southern Rally

Ex Marine John Uelses aimed to vault back into the 16 foot realm as Drake Relays opened with finals in five events and three relays. The meet hosts about 600 athletes from 85 colleges in Drake University’s bowl. An all Negro Houston squad and another from Houston were highlighted as multi title contenders from the Texas Relays and previous showings.

Iowa John Uelses Little Texas Southern Drake University Uelses Houston

Penn Relays Open With Michigan Yale Villanova Title Chase

The Penn Relays opened with Michigan defending its four mile title while Yale aims for a back to back distance medley crown and Villanova seeks a renewed mile quarter surge. The mile closes the carnival with 45 schools entered, Villanova chasing a streak that may end after seven straight championships.

Penn

Lou Hanna On Special Committee on High School Athletics

Lou Hanna leads a steering committee in Pennsylvania to promote a high school coaching and athletic administration reform. The group, including school leaders and the Manner Association, plans to discuss new coaching techniques, governance, and promotion of school athletics at a state meeting tomorrow.

Lou Hanna Nperahity Park Coer Ali Geile High School Towra Jonelvs Kasatlaton Pennsylvania Lina Evan Vuigicr Cetera Assembly Earth

Palmer Threat Looms Over Texas Open Lead

SAN ANTONIO Tex AP Palmer, the tour money leader seeking a third straight Texas Open title, cooled jitters from rival Bill Collins and Bol Shave Jr by posting a 67 after Shave and Collins both fired five under par 66s. Palmer nearly cost himself with a tee shot that struck trees on the 10th but recovered to save bogey and stay in front.

San Antonio Tex Bill Collins Bol Shave Jr Arnold Palmer Willowshby Ohin Collins Palmer

Japan Beats Espinose in Tight Tie Breaker by 77

OBB Japan Le m Espinose faces Philippines as Mat Sukissu Kuroki, 121, Japan 10, drives in Carroll Hardy to break a 77 tie since the fourth inning. Chael Cottier delivers a three run double in the third for Washington’s hiz, key hit.

Japan Leo Espinose Philippines Matsukissu Kuroki Carroll Hardy Chael Cottier Washington Hiz

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